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Allied Telesis AT-2874SX, AT-2874SX-SC User Manual

AT-2874SX
Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard
AT-2874SX/SC
Installation and User’s Guide
613-001873 Rev. A
Copyright © 2013 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc. Microsoft and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Netscape Navigator is a registered
Allied Telesis, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice. The information provided herein is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Allied Telesis, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the possibility of such damages.
Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards.
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc.
Declares that the product: Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard
Model Number: AT-2874SX/SC
This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.
(RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK, CE Immunity EN55024 Electrical Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (
CULUS
)
Laser Safety EN60825
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Translated Safety Statements
Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” posted on the Allied Telesis website at: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/.
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Contents

Preface ..................................................................................................................................................................................7
Safety Symbols Used in this Document..................................................................................................................................8
Contacting Allied Telesis ........................................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 1: Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................11
Description............................................................................................................................................................................12
PCI ExpressCard...........................................................................................................................................................12
SC Fiber Optic Adapter .................................................................................................................................................12
LED ...............................................................................................................................................................................13
Stabilizer........................................................................................................................................................................13
Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................................................................................14
Driver for Linux Systems ...............................................................................................................................................14
Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................15
Contents of Your Shipment ..................................................................................................................................................16
Warranty Registration...........................................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware ..................................................................................................................................19
Reviewing Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................20
Pre-Installation Checklist ......................................................................................................................................................21
Installing the AT-2874SX ExpressCard ................................................................................................................................22
Connecting the Network Cable.............................................................................................................................................26
Chapter 3: Installing the Driver Software ........................................................................................................................27
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................28
Guidelines .....................................................................................................................................................................29
Accessing Device Manager ..................................................................................................................................................30
Accessing Device Manager on Windows 8 ...................................................................................................................30
Accessing Device Manager on Windows Vista or Windows 7.......................................................................................32
Accessing Device Manager on Windows XP.........................................................................................
Uninstalling Driver Software .................................................................................................................................................36
Downloading the Setup File..................................................................................................................................................38
Executing the Setup Program...............................................................................................................................................39
Chapter 4: Modifying Advanced Properties ....................................................................................................................43
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................44
Guidelines .....................................................................................................................................................................44
Supported Advanced Properties...........................................................................................................................................45
Advanced Properties for Windows XP...........................................................................................................................45
Advanced Properties for Windows Vista and Windows 7..............................................................................................45
Advanced Properties for Windows 8 .............................................................................................................................46
Accessing Advanced Properties...........................................................................................................................................47
Flow Control .........................................................................................................................................................................49
Interrupt Moderation .............................................................................................................................................................50
IPv4 Checksum Offload........................................................................................................................................................52
Jumbo Packet.......................................................................................................................................................................53
Large Send Offload (IPv4)....................................................................................................................................................54
Large Send Offload v2 (IPv4) ...............................................................................................................................................56
Large Send Offload v2 (IPv6) ...............................................................................................................................................57
Log Status Messages ...........................................................................................................................................................58
Max IRQ per Sec ..................................................................................................................................................................59
Network Address ..................................................................................................................................................................60
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Receive Buffers ....................................................................................................................................................................62
Receive Side Scaling............................................................................................................................................................63
Speed & Duplex ....................................................................................................................................................................64
TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4).....................................................................................................................................65
TCP Checksum Offload (IPv4)..............................................................................................................................................66
TCP Checksum Offload (IPv6)..............................................................................................................................................68
Transmit Buffers....................................................................................................................................................................70
UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) .............................................................................................................................................71
UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6) .............................................................................................................................................73
Wake on Magic Packet .........................................................................................................................................................75
Wake on Pattern Match ........................................................................................................................................................76
Appendix A: Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................77
Physical Specification ...........................................................................................................................................................77
Environmental Specifications................................................................................................................................................77
Power Specification ..............................................................................................................................................................77
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors ...............................................................................................................79
Overview...............................................................................................................................................................................80
Guidelines......................................................................................................................................................................80
Cleaning Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner............................................................................................................................81
Cleaning Using a Swab.........................................................................................................................................................83
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Preface

This manual is the installation and user’s guide for the AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard. The instructions in this guide explain how to install the ExpressCard on a laptop computer, install and uninstall the driver software, and configure the advanced properties. The AT-2874SX ExpressCard has one model available:
AT-2874SX/SC
This preface contains the following sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 8
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 9
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Caution
Warning
Warning

Safety Symbols Used in this Document

This document uses the following conventions:
Notes provide additional information.
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
Warnings inform you that an eye and skin hazard exists due to the presence of a Class 1 laser device.
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Contacting Allied Telesis

If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for the following services on this page:
24/7 Online Support - Enter our interactive support center to
search for answers to your questions in our knowledge database, check support tickets, learn about Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA), and contact Allied Telesis technical experts.
USA and EMEA phone support - Select the phone number that
best fits your location and customer type.
Hardware warranty information - Learn about Allied Telesis
warranties and register your product online.
Replacement Services - Submit an RMA request via our interactive
support center.
Preface
Documentation - View the most recent installation guides, user
guides, software release notes, white papers and data sheets for your product.
Software Updates - Download the latest software releases for your
product.
For sales or corporate contact information, go to www.alliedtelesis.com/purchase and select your region.
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Chapter 1

Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard.
It contains the following sections:
“Description” on page 12
“Supported Operating Systems” on page 14
“Features” on page 15
“Contents of Your Shipment” on page 16
“Warranty Registration” on page 17
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Description

The AT-2874SX ExpressCard is a Gigabit Fiber Ethernet PCI ExpressCard with an SC fiber optic adapter based on Marvell 88E8059 chipset.
The AT-2874SX ExpressCard connects a laptop computer to a Gigabit Ethernet network using fiber optic cabling and an SC adapter. The ExpressCard operates at a speed of 1000 Mbps in the full-duplex mode.
First, insert the AT-2874SX ExpressCard into the PCI ExpressCard slot of a laptop. After you inserted the ExpressCard into your laptop computer, install driver software. To insert the ExpressCard into your laptop, see Chapter 2, “Installing the Hardware” on page 19. To install driver software, see Chapter 3, “Installing the Driver Software” on page 27.
The AT-2874SX ExpressCard is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. AT-2874SX ExpressCard
PCI ExpressCard The AT-2874SX ExpressCard has a 34mm-wide PCI ExpressCard
interface. You can install the AT-2874SX ExpressCard in a 34mm or 54mm PCI ExpressCard slot on your laptop computer.
A PCI ExpressCard is a new notebook interface that replaces the PCMCIA Card Bus interface.
SC Fiber Optic
Adapter
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The AT-2874SX/SC model is equipped with a 1000BASE-SX port with the SC adapter for attaching the ExpressCard to a compatible link partner.
Chapter 1: Overview
The SC adapter is shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. SC Fiber Optic Adapter
LED The AT-2874SX ExpressCard has one LED as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3. AT-2874SX LED
Table 1 describes the link states that the LED indicates.
Table 1. Fiber Optic Port LED Status
State Description
Green The port is operating at 1000 Mbps and has a valid
link.
Flashing The port is receiving or transmitting network packets
at 1000 Mbps.
Stabilizer The stabilizer as shown in Figure 4 is a plastic bracket to help the
ExpressCard fit into the 54mm PCI ExpressCard slot. Allied Telesis recommends utilizing the stabilizer when installing the ExpressCard in the 54mm interface slot.
Figure 4. Stabilizer
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Supported Operating Systems

The following operating systems are supported:
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
Linux
To install driver software for Windows Operating Systems, see Chapter 3, “Installing the Driver Software” on page 27 for detailed information.
Driver for Linux
Systems
If your Linux system has an inbox driver for the AT-2874SX ExpressCard, you do not need to install a driver. If your Linux system does not have a driver for the AT-2874SX ExpressCard, you must install one.
To obtain driver software for AT-2874SX ExpressCard, go to the Marvell’s driver download website:
http://www.marvell.com/support/downloads/search.do
The AT-2874SX ExpressCard is based on Marvel 88E8057 chipset so that you select ”88E8057” from the Part Number drop-down list.
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Features

Chapter 1: Overview
The AT-2874SX ExpressCard supports the following features:
One 1000BASE-SX port with an SC fiber optic adapter
Link/Activity LED
PCI ExpressCard Interface
Jumbo frames
Checksum offload
Flow control (IEEE 802.3x)
Traffic optimization (IEEE 802.1p)
PXE remote boot
RoHS Compliant
CPU task offload
TCP segmentation
Microsoft-certified drivers
Hot insertion and removal
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Contents of Your Shipment

The following items are included with your AT-2874SX ExpressCard:
Antistatic bag
The ExpressCard is shipped in an antistatic bag. It protects the card when stored or shipped. Keep the card in its packaging until ready for installation.
Rubber plug
The rubber plug prevents the fiber optic adapters from being exposed to dust particles. Cover the connectors when the fiber optic adapters are not used.
Stabilizer
When installing the AT-2874SX ExpressCard into the 54mm PCI card slot of your laptop computer, attach the stabilizer to your AT-2874SX ExpressCard.
The AT-2874SX ExpressCard is not shipped with a software driver CD. You must download the setup file from the Allied Telesis website. See Chapter 3, “Downloading the Setup File” on page 38.
Inform your network equipment supplier of any missing or damaged items. If you need to return the ExpressCard, you must pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing material or the warranty will be voided. See “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 9.
The product documentation is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/. You can view the documents online or download them onto a local workstation or server.
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Warranty Registration

Allied Telesis hardware products are covered under limited warranties.
All Allied Telesis warranties are subject to and provided only on the terms and conditions set out in the Allied Telesis Limited Warranties listed on the Allied Telesis website at http://alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty.
Chapter 1: Overview
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Chapter 2

Installing the Hardware

This chapter contains the following sections:
“Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 20
“Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 21
“Installing the AT-2874SX ExpressCard” on page 22
“Connecting the Network Cable” on page 26
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Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Note

Reviewing Safety Precautions

Review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the AT­2874SX ExpressCard.
The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available for viewing in portable document format (PDF) titled
Translated Safety Statements from our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
This is a “Class 1 LED product”.  L1
Do not stare into the laser beam.  L2
Do not look directly at the fiber optic cable ends or inspect the cable ends with an optical lens.  E29
Do not work on this equipment or cables during periods of lightning activity.  E2
Operating Temperature: This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40 degrees C.  E7
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All Countries: Install this product in accordance with local and National Electric Codes.  E8

Pre-Installation Checklist

Caution
Before installing the AT-2874SX ExpressCard, check the following list:
1. Verify that your laptop is using the latest BIOS.
2. Check the ExpressCard for visible signs of damage, particularly on the edge connector.
Do not attempt to install a damaged product. If the product is damaged, report it to Allied Telesis. See “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 9.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware
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Note

Installing the AT-2874SX ExpressCard

The following instructions describe how to install the AT-2874SX ExpressCard in a laptop computer equipped with a 34 mm or 54 mm PCI ExpressCard interface slot. The installation illustrations in this manual use the 54 mm interface.
For additional information about installing an PCI ExpressCard on your particular laptop, refer to the manual that was supplied with your laptop.
To perform the following procedure, you need to supply a pen.
To install an AT-2874SX ExpressCard, do the following:
1. Review the “Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 21 and “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 20.
2. Select the 34 mm or 54 mm ExpressCard slot.
See Figure 5 for an example of the 54 mm ExpressCard slot.
If you do not know how to identify a PCI ExpressCard slot, refer to your laptop documentation.
Figure 5. Selecting the PCI ExpressCard Slot
3. Use a pen and press the button toward the laptop and to the left. See Figure 6 on page 23.
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Figure 6. Pressing the Button
The button pops out along with the plate. See Figure 7.
Figure 7. The Button and Plate after Pressing the Button
4. Remove the plate from the laptop. See Figure 8 on page 24.
Keep the plate in a safe place. You may need it for future use.
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Figure 8. Removing the Plate
5. When installing the ExpressCard in the 54mm Express Card slot, attach the stabilizer to the card as shown in Figure 9.
When installing the ExpressCard in the 34mm ExpressCard slot, skip this step.
Figure 9. Attaching the Stabilizer to the AT-2874SX ExpressCard
6. Applying even pressure at both corners of the ExpressCard, push the card until it is firmly seated in the PCI ExpressCard slot. Figure 10 on page 25 shows how to insert the card in the 54mm slot.
The ExpressCard fits snugly into the slot.
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Caution
Figure 10. Inserting the Unit into the 54mm Slot
Do not use excessive force when seating the card. Applying excess force may damage the system or the card. If the card resists seating, remove it from the system, realign it, and try again.
7. Make sure the ExpressCard is seated securely.
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Note

Connecting the Network Cable

The AT-2874SX ExpressCard has a fiber optic adapter for attaching the laptop to a compatible link partner, or an IEEE 802.3z compliant Gigabit Ethernet switch. To connect the ExpressCard to the network, you must have a fiber optic cable with an SC connector.
To connect a fiber optic cable to the ExpressCard, do the following:
1. Remove the rubber plug from the ExpressCard.
Keep the rubber plug in a safe place. You may need it for future use.
The fiber optic ports contain a Class 1 LED device. When the port is disconnected, always cover them with the provided plug. Exposed ports may cause skin or eye damage.
2. Connect one end of the fiber optic cable to the ExpressCard.
3. Connect the other end of the fiber optic cable to the appropriate Ethernet fiber optic port.
4. Observe the LED signal to check the link state.
After the cable is properly connected at both ends, the ExpressCard port LED is functional. See “LED” on page 13 for a description of the LED operation.
Even minor smudges or dirt on the end face of the fiber can disrupt light transmission and lead to failure of the connection. For instructions that describe how to clean the fiber optic connector, see Appendix B “Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors” on page 79
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